Institutes & Affiliates

Saint Mary's operates several institutes that give students, faculty and the surrounding communities numerous opportunities for academic, personal and professional growth.

De La Salle Language Institute

Saint Mary’s De La Salle Language Institute offers an intensive program for undergraduate students from non-English speaking countries who are studying on Saint Mary’s Winona campus. Through the program, students learn to master the English language and get to experience life at a North American university.

Saint Mary's also collaborates with several affiliates that give students, faculty and the surrounding communities numerous opportunities for academic, personal and professional growth.

Christ the Teacher Institute for Education

Christ the Teacher Institute for Education, located at Tangaza University College, Nairobi, Kenya, provides course work in teacher education leading to a three-year diploma and a bachelor of education degree in education (Art and Science).

In affiliation with Saint Mary's, the Christian Brothers University of Memphis offers a Master of Science in Engineering Management (MSEM) in an online format, attracting engineering professionals in the Twin Cities area.

Located on Saint Mary's Nairobi Campus, the Maryknoll Institute of African Studies offers an intensive inculturation experience for those wishing to learn more about African cultures and results in a master of arts degree in African studies.